I can definitely say that my year here at Sunrise has been some of the most exciting and fun time in my life. Both in and out of work. I have over this period met many new, interesting and fantastic people. From talking about everyday things to cultural differences, I have learned a great deal from you and I hope I have been able to help you achieve a bit more in your English studies as well.

I also saw the birth of my first child while working here, a memory I will carry with me forever. It was a crazy feeling hopping on the train to Kanagawa to see him come into this world.

After living here for 3 years I also have to say I have grown quite attached to the Osaka area, and especially this area around Suita and Senrioka and I will certainly miss it.

Where am I going?Well not back to Sweden as you might expect. My next destination will be to The United States and Washington D.C. It is with mixed feelings that I leave to say the least, especially after the recent election in the U.S. but I am of course also excited to what this new stage in life will hold for me and my family.

Some things I'll definitively miss besides talking to all of you are;

Walking to and from work. This has been the only time in my life I have been able to walk to work and I quite like that. It was also nice to see the park area between Senrioka and Suita develop over the years.

The night life, Japan has many excellent restaurants and bars and I will surely miss going out for a good meal and drinks with Arisa and Ben.

Mild winters, it is very refreshing to walk around outside in December and January just wearing a shirt and not feel like the wind is actively trying to murder you.

My time here was cut a bit shorter than anyone could have anticipated and I would have liked, but such is life sometimes. I hope all you can continue to study and learn and grow your English in the future. It is sometimes hard and it is sometimes frustrating I know, but hey we have a great deal of fun here too!